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Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory, and for more than four decades, it weighed heavily on the man who made it — Jimmy Carter .
Biden is giving the second highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional panel

Biden is giving the second highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional panel

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent Jan. 6, 2021, U.S.
North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor is sworn in

North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor is sworn in

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's latest Democratic governor was sworn into office on Wednesday, as Josh Stein succeeded Roy Cooper in a top elected position for the second time in eight years.

New North Carolina Governor Josh Stein sworn in as another Democrat succeeds Roy Cooper

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's latest Democratic governor was sworn in to office on Wednesday, as Josh Stein succeeded Roy Cooper once again in a top elected position for the second time in eight years.
Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights

Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights

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Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter .
New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

EDMONTON — Alberta’s electricity “rate of last resort” starts today, replacing the province’s previous default rate for consumers who don't have a contract. The rate is set at about 12 cents per kilowatt hour until 2027.
It's a new year. What financial changes take effect in 2025?

It's a new year. What financial changes take effect in 2025?

There are a few changes in federal policies that could affect Canadians' finances in the new year. Brian Quinlan, a chartered professional accountant with Allay LLP, says many of the changes are routine.
Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

WASHINGTON — A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming threats of massive tariffs.